@KarolineGosling Why can Europe use central heating in winter but not air conditioning in summer? Because European summers weren't originally that hot, and the idea of not using air conditioning was promoted as a low-cost way to demonstrate environmental friendliness. But now…
@algengrutze@txgermanbre No, you've misunderstood. The obstacles I'm referring to are the cumbersome approval process and high installation and maintenance costs for air conditioner installation, not the cost of the eco-friendly air conditioner itself.
@AnathosN@MoormannRainer Haha, you're making it sound so simple in front of a densely packed array of air conditioner outdoor units. Have you even seen reality? Or are you just clinging to data calculated using some kind of statistical magic?
@AnathosN@MoormannRainer However, there are air conditioners of similar size 2-3 blocks away, too. The perceived temperature actually increases by more than 0.5°C, especially when there's a row of air conditioner units along the sidewalk. But this won't kill anyone, so it's a "necessary price to pay."
@VincentVandep8 The cold weather made Europeans realize that survival was more important than environmental protection. However, Europe's climate was not as hot as it is now, so Europeans believed that reducing the use of AC could provide a cheap placebo effect for environmental protection.
@DCool9351@RT_com In reality, the formation of public consensus is an organized process; it always involves high-level policy decisions followed by the promotion of public consensus. Policy changes driven by public opinion are more likely to occur at the city level.
@DCool9351@RT_com I wouldn't blame it on human nature. Human nature is universal, meaning anyone in von Träünne's position might have done the same. It's more a matter of individual education, cultural transmission, and institutional flaws.
@DCool9351@RT_com What if these people who don't use cell phones were pushing for legislation and public opinion to restrict cell phone use? Would you agree with their stance?
@DCool9351@RT_com Obviously, the kind of people you're describing don't represent the majority; otherwise, there wouldn't be so much controversy surrounding air conditioners.
@DCool9351@RT_com Good intentions don't equate to being right. Actions are evaluated differently depending on the context; they can be labeled "great leader," "steadfast believer," "hinderer of progress," or "perpetual sinner"—all are possible outcomes.
@DCool9351@RT_com Really? Then what's your opinion of those who don't use cell phones and don't allow cell towers to be installed in their neighborhoods? They believe electromagnetic radiation is harmful, and I think their starting point is good.
@KarlKautabak Although AC is extremely energy-intensive, people should try to increase the supply of clean energy, not oppose AC. Anything that improves basic human living conditions should not be met with hostility. This is the correct attitude towards environmental protection.
@DCool9351@RT_com Really? Preventing others from installing air conditioning in the name of one's own environmental consciousness won't earn praise in China.
@Itspjdj@RT_com But China is the largest producer and exporter of air conditioners, so why would it oppose AC? It would be more believable if you said that China is promoting the use of AC in Europe!
@yannikmaos I don't understand why a country that is hostile to AC in the name of environmental protection doesn't commit to planting trees and even cuts them down... Have you sacrificed too much for their fake environmental protection?
@fr_hoiku It's generally considered that a comfortable temperature is 25℃, and maintaining 26℃ is correct. However, if someone limits the temperature difference to 7℃, then his head must be full of shit in it.
@EuroWynner It looks like a spy satellite transceiver antenna; it's been suggested to report it to the Gestapo, and if it happens to be made in China, to forward it to the CIA.
@derJamesJackson The result for Europeans is that they don't have AC: "Heat claims more than 175,000 lives annually in the WHO European Region, with numbers set to soar". It seems that a few lives lost is acceptable to humanitarian Europeans.